DescriptionHONGONYI, near Hoedspruit off the R40 into Guernsey is close to the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. With its unique informal relaxed ambience, this delightful luxury 3 star bush lodge offers informative early morning bush walks, superb game drives to the wildlife enthusiast and great sightings on the Big5 drives. It’s a bird watchers paradise and a photographers dream. With 10 en-suite double bedrooms, 4 family rooms and a cosy Honeymoon suite, all surrounded by a tropical garden, Hongonyi offers the ultimate in relaxation. Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, overhead fans and insect screens ensuring a perfect night’s rest. There are no noisy air-conditioners, radios, TV’s or fridges in the rooms. Keep binoculars close by as you relax on the viewing deck or in the bush lounge where refreshments are served, laze on a hammock under the shade of a tree, or cool down in the invigorating waters of the rock pool. Listen to the roar of the Lions in the distance, the sound of the Jackal as they roam the reserve, and the howl of the Hyena that electrifies the night.
Sightings of Lion & Elephant in Big 5 territory and tracking the Cheetah is part of the HONGONYI experience with excellent photo opportunities of Africa’s most amazing animals as well as the ‘Little Big5’ and the ‘Secret Seven’. We have the tallest, the biggest, the fastest, the smallest, the thinnest, and the slowest on the reserve. With its unique informal relaxed ambience, this delightful luxury 3 star bush lodge offers informative early morning bush walks and superb game drives to the wildlife enthusiast. There are mountain views, bushveld views, dams, lakes, waterholes & river beds. It’s a bird watchers paradise and a photographers dream. The people of Hongonyi are renowned for their friendliness, five star service & hospitality. They are passionate about their position at the lodge and eager to share their knowledge with the guests. They will sing and dance for you, and will teach you a little about their culture. They develop friendships and have long lasting relationships. They are the best in Africa! Hongonyi is close to the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon (Largest Green Canyon in the world) and is the perfect stay over - to enjoy the beautiful scenic “Valley of the Elephants” and other wonderful places of interest a short distance away.
Rates
Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice. THE RATES: Per person per night sharing. · DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST – R910.00
SINGLES : DBB - R 1020.00 FULL BOARD - R 1480.00
CHILD POLICY: Children 7-11 50% of adult rate - younger by arrangement only
DirectionsDIRECTIONS TO HONGONYI PRIVATE GAME LODGE - (015) 793 2784 From Johannesburg & Pretoria + - 5 hours Please keep to the speed limit – the traffic cops are watching you! • Drive on the Witbank Highway (N4) – to Belfast. • Turn left into Belfast. • 5th Stop Street – turn right to Dullstroom • From Dullstroom, continue through to Lydenburg, Ohrigstad, Strijdom Tunnel & Hoedspruit - (beware of potholes other side of Orighstad) o In Hoedspruit, 3rd Stop Street turn right. (over bridge) o Travel for ±23km and pass the Cheetah Project on the left side. o About ±1km further on turn left into Guernsey o After security Gate - Tar for ±7km, dirt for ±2km o Hongonyi Entrance on left side of road o After signing in – follow pointers to o Speed Limit within the reserve is 20 – 30 km per hour PLEASE be aware of animals suddenly crossing the road in the Reserve Alternate short-cut route from the Strijdom Tunnel 1. Approximately 27kms from the Strydom tunnel - See sign to Orpen Gate / Acornhoek R531- turn right. 2. Continue for about 29km going under a railway bridge. 3. Almost immediately after the bridge, turn left to Hoedspruit on the R40. 4. +- 1 km see Guernsey sign – turn right. 5. Travel ±7km on tar (see Cheetah Inn – right side) 6. 2km on dirt turn left into Hongonyi / Gwalagwala entrance – left side. 7. Follow Lodge signs from there PLEASE watch out for speed bumps on the Reserve. From Nelspruit – Please keep to the speed limit on the main road – the traffic cops are watching you! • Travel towards Hoedspruit through White River, Hazyview and past Acornhoek. • Travel on past the turn-off to Orpen • Just before the overhead railway bridge, turn right onto the R40 to Phalaborwa • Take the 1st turn right to Guernsey • Follow directions from No. 5 above |
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